Weir was forced to withdraw from this year’s RBC Canadian
Open during the second round because of the recurring problem that
was diagnosed last year as a partial ligament tear in his right
elbow. The surgery on Thursday was to repair the extensor tendon in
his elbow and was performed in Pensacola, Fla. by sports orthopedic
surgeon Dr. James Andrews.

Doctors expect a full recovery.

“My elbow has caused me problems over the past year and
during the RBC Canadian Open it essentially became unplayable,"
Weir said in a release. "Dr. Andrews is the best in the business,
and it's my hope with patience, and diligent post-surgery rehab, I
will be able to put my elbow problems behind me and look
forward."

The 41-year-old Weir was playing on a medical exemption and
sponsor's exemptions this year and made just two cuts in 15 starts.
He tied for 77th at the Farmers Insurance Open in January and tied
for 70th at the AT&T National in July.